1I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
Not everyone that reads or listens to us are in the United States, but just like those locally they need our prayers.
1 Timothy 2:1 introduces an appeal to be persistent in prayer. Similar lists of prayer requests occur in other letters from Paul, for example in Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6-7, and 1 Timothy 5:5. The author of 1 Timothy solicits all imaginable forms of prayer. This builds the hope that Christians might lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.
According to Paul, prayer needs to be offered to all, which includes all mankind, both men and women, both city and nation. They are to be spoken “for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions”. Paul emphasizes “all” in both 1 Timothy 2:4 and 6. His words reflect both the teachings of Jesus and his own letters.
When it comes to praying for our leaders, the beforementioned scripture gives us clear instructions on how to pray because our leaders need God’s help. All of them. So, as we pray, we should ask for God to reveal areas where we have not represented His love to the world around us. We all need His mercy, and when we realize just how imperfect we are, we should be humbled to offer deeper supplication (prayer) for the imperfect men and women who lead us.
Please note, that although our nation may be in crisis, we serve a God of restoration. … Prayer works and praying for our nation and government during turmoil will reap a harvest of revival and healing — If my people, who are called by my name would humble themselves and pray…..then will I hear from Heaven.
We should also note that the simple act of praying for our leaders can help them step into God’s will for their lives, and ultimately the people they serve. If the leaders of our country/nations do not have a biblical worldview, rather than complain or be angry, we can fight through the power of prayer, we can pray for their minds to align with God’s Word.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, we pray for our President, our Government, and Nation. Please give them divine wisdom to lead our country. We pray that they would serve and revere You in their words and actions. We humbly ask that You grant them grace to know how to unify their place of influence. Please, raise up leaders who will work to protect our freedoms so that we can live peaceful, quiet lives in godliness and dignity. Please, provide our leaders with reminders each day of why they decided to dedicate their lives to public service and use that commitment to encourage them. It’s in Jesus’ name we pray – Amen!
